Job Description

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professional to join our Product Promotion Department. The Department’s goal is to help Hong Kong companies diversify markets and develop the export potential of their products.

Responsibilities:

The appointee will report to the Manager of the Start-Up & SME Relations Team. He/ She will be responsible for organising HKTDC’s marketing/promotional programs and activities for promoting the Start-up sector, including:

Oversee and execute promotional activities for assigned projects

Liaise and coordinate with external and internal parties, and HKTDC mainland and overseas Branch Offices

Prepare promotional materials for recruitment and publicity purpose

Provide on-site support and other administrative support as and when necessary

Requirements:

A recognised university degree with at least 3 years solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building etc. Prior experience in media relations, advertising and PR, press conference organising and video shooting would be an advantage.

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language will be an advantage

Superior skills in marketing and communication

A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability

Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure

Attention to details, creative with good content marketing and business sense

Possess basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media

Experience in working with start-ups would be an advantage

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website on or before 31 July 2018. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalised.

Employment Type

Full-time

Career Level

Intermediate (3-6 years)

Education Level

Bachelor

Language

English, Cantonese, Mandarin (Putonghua)

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HKTDC is a statutory body dedicated to promoting Hong Kong trade. Its mission is to explore opportunities for Hong Kong companies, especially SMEs, and connect them with business partners around the world. We aim to develop a team of energetic marketing professionals who share the Council's values and are committed to building a better future for HK's business success.